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‘We want to fix Harrisburg’: Reformers summit seeks solutions to state government’s woes
The event, sponsored by Fair Districts PA and the League of Women Voters of Pa., kicks off Saturday.
Confessions of a participation trophy liberal – and what it tells you about Pa. politics | Opinion
Compromise and bipartisanship is out the window in the Pa. General Assembly. We need a better dialogue.
The Pa. Constitution belongs to all of us. Not one political party | Patrick Beaty
By Patrick Beaty Article I of the Pennsylvania Constitution declares the fundamental rights of all Commonwealth citizens and defines in many respects the relationship between them and their elected representatives. Among the rights reserved to the people themselves is “the inalienable and indefeasible right to alter, reform or abolish their government in such manner as […]
Pennsylvania Republicans are planning a redistricting redo in time for the 2024 election | Opinion
Power is everything, and almost nothing is out of bounds in pursuit of power - even amending the state Constitution.
A note to Pa. Republicans: Just because you can amend the state Constitution, it doesn’t mean you should | Opinion
Republican lawmakers defend this end-run around the Governor by saying they just want to “let the voters decide.”
Our declaration of independence: Pa. wants redistricting reform. Lawmakers have failed to listen | Opinion
We have attempted every lawful avenue of request, petitioning our legislators in every way we know, All have been met with silence.
Census 2020: Pa. is expected to lose a seat in Congress. Here’s why that’s a huge deal
With about 13 million people as of last year, Pennsylvania is the nation’s 5th most populous state. But other states, particularly those in the Sun Belt, are growing faster.
‘We have to give it a shot’: Redistricting bill passes Senate committee, as reformers call for more work
A bill that would change the way Pennsylvania draws its political maps got the support of a Senate committee Tuesday, even though lawmakers and activists alike still think it needs some work.